Craig Hutson QUOTES

Grandmaster Craig Hutson is a distinguished martial artist with over five decades of experience, having celebrated his 50th consecutive year of practice on August 13, 2023.  Throughout his extensive career, he has trained across the United States, Canada, Korea, and Japan, earning multiple Master-level degrees in various martial arts disciplines.

As the owner and Head Instructor of Dragon Kido Authentic Martial Arts in South Elgin, Illinois, Grandmaster Hutson specializes in personalized instruction, offering one-on-one training and semi-private lessons.  His teaching methodology combines traditional martial arts principles with modern techniques, aiming to promote health, fitness, and personal development among his students.

In addition to his martial arts endeavors, Hutson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences. He has utilized this academic background alongside his martial arts expertise to assist individuals dealing with domestic violence and addiction issues, working with organizations such as the Elgin Community Crisis Center, Advocate Counseling Center, and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Grandmaster Hutson is also an accomplished author, having written works that integrate martial arts philosophy with personal development and recovery. His publications include:

A Pathway to Emotional Sobriety and How to Get It: This book emphasizes the incorporation of positive character traits into daily life, drawing parallels between martial arts discipline and addiction recovery.

Practical HapJu-Kido: A Practical Application of an American Martial Art: Focusing on street-fighting scenarios, this work outlines a basic self-defense system, featuring detailed photographs of various effective martial arts techniques.